audition information for...

Neverwhere
by Robert Kauzlaric
adapted from the novel by Neil Gaiman © 1996
directed by Scott Leggett
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SHOW DATES:
APRIL 5 - MAY 11, 2013
Fridays & Saturdays @ 8pm / Sundays @ 7pm
Extension or addition of Thursdays possible

Rehearsals begin approx Feb. 8

AUDITION DATES/TIMES:
Sat-Sun, January 19-20, 10am-8pm

LOCATION:
Sacred Fools North
4328 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90029
right next to Pizza Paul and around the corner from the theater
- Directions -

Callbacks: Tues-Thurs, Jan. 22-24
 

ABOUT THE SHOW:

When Richard Mayhew stops to care for an injured girl on the street, he is drawn into a nightmare shadow world beneath the city of London. To return to his normal life, Richard must brave countless trials, uncover the truth behind a dark conspiracy, and face the indomitable Great Beast. Journey to London Below with a rogues’ gallery of liars, outcasts and assassins, on a treacherous voyage to awaken the hero within.

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

- Prepare a 1-2 minute monologue with a British or Cockney accent.

- Also, be prepared to move as a mythological creature of your choice.

- If auditioning for Richard, use an Scottish accent.

- If auditioning for Old Bailey, use an Irish accent.

PLEASE NOTE:

GUARANTEED SIGNUPS ARE FOR COMPANY MEMBERS AND THOSE KNOWN TO THE PRODUCTION TEAM ONLY! ALL OTHERS, PLEASE SUBMIT VIA THE NOTICE ON NOW CASTING OR ACTORS ACCESS AND WE WILL CONTACT YOU IF INTERESTED. DO NOT DOUBLE SUBMIT.

ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY NO
LATER THAN TUESDAY, JANUARY 15.

FOR COMPANY MEMBERS: You are strongly encouraged to attend first call. If you are unable to attend any of the initial audition times due to scheduling conflicts, you may request to proceed directly to callbacks if you notify the producers by no later than Tuesday, January 15.

SIGNUP INSTRUCTIONS

· Choose three slots from the grid below.

· EMail your choices and your contact info to


· You will be contacted via EMail or phone to confirm your slot.

CALLBACK SIDES

If auditioning for Richard, use an Scottish accent.
If auditioning for Old Bailey, use an Irish accent.

Croup & Vandemar 1     Croup & Vandemar 2
Hunter (Monologue)     Jessica & Anesthesia (Monologues)
Lamia & Richard     Old Woman & Richard

Old Bailey (Monologue) / Abbot & Richard     Earl & Tooley
Islington & Door     Gary & Richard     Rat Speaker & Richard

Door & Richard 1     Door & Richard 2
Carabas & Door     Carabas & Richard

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

Richard Mayhew - Lead / MALE / 30 TO 39
Dialects: Scottish
Affable, Accidental Hero, an average guy ripped from his comfortable life.

Door - Lead / FEMALE / 20 TO 29
Dialects: British
Heroine, Magical, Mysterious, Strong.

The Earl (etc.) - MALE / 50 TO 69
Dialects: British, Cockney, Irish
Will also play Sales Agent, Old Bailey, The Abbot. Irish, British, AND Cockney Accents. Grizzled, charming, mysterious.

Marquis de Carabas (etc.) - MALE / 30 TO 49
Dialects: British
Will also play Man 1, Brother Fuliginous. Striking man with burning eyes, always in motion like a great cat.

Jessica (etc.) - FEMALE / 20 TO 39
Dialects: British, Cockney
Will also play Old Woman, Anaesthesia, Lamia. British and Cockney Accents. Petite build.

Hunter (etc.) - FEMALE / 30 TO 39
Dialects: British, Greek, Italian, Middle Eastern, Russian, Slavic / Eastern European
Will also play Sylvia, Woman: 30s, British and an Exotic Accent (Could be Eastern European, African, Mediterranean...) exotic woman warrior, strong stage combat skills

Mr. Croup (etc.) - MALE / 30 TO 49
Dialects: British
Will also play Hawker 3, Tooley, Man 2. A lover of words, Murderer, Creepy.

The Angel Islington - MALE / 30 TO 39
Dialects: British, Cockney
Will also play Gary, Lord Rat-Speaker, Hawker 1, The Fop With No Name. British AND Cockney accents. Dynamic, striking, mystifying, and necromantic.

Mr. Vandemar (etc.) - MALE / 30 TO 49
Dialects: Cockney
Will also play Portico, Varney, Hawker 2, Brother Sable, Hammersmith. Large stature, a man of few words, lover of knives, bloodthirsty, strong stage combat skills.

Choose three available slots from the grid below.